Bernalillo County Metro Court issues warning about text message scam
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court issued a warning to community members about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim recipients failed to pay a toll and must appear in court or make a payment to resolve the matter. The court said dozens of...
New Mexico Man Killed Brother, Laid Next to His Body and Waited for Police...
A man in New Mexico shot his brother to death with a rifle and laid down "next to him on the ground" as he waited for authorities to arrive. The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed that Benjamin Chess is charged with an open count of murder and tampering with evidence after he shot his 54-year-old brother […]
Rio Rancho Board of Education Secretary to resign on Monday
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho Board of Education member is stepping down. The district said that Board Secretary Elizabeth Miller will resign from her District 4 seat this coming Monday to focus on her health. She was first elected to the board in 2023, representing neighborhoods like High Resort, Panorama...
Suspect arrested after standoff near Albuquerque funeral home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they apprehended a person after a standoff in northeast Albuquerque on Thursday afternoon. APD said officers found the suspect barricaded inside a truck near the Riverside Funeral Home on San Mateo Blvd., north of Central Ave. The suspect reportedly stole the truck at...
RRPS Board member Beth Miller to step down
RIO RANCHO — Dr. Beth Miller, a member of the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education, is stepping down from her seat to focus on her health, the school district said on Thursday. Miller, who represented District 4 on the five-member board and served as board secretary, will...
RRPD report provides new details on crash that killed BCSO sergeant
ALBUQUERQUE — It was just after 5 p.m. on a Monday when Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Michael Schlattman got out of his vehicle and told the driver of the westbound Ford Ranger he had just pulled over to move his truck to a safer portion of the highway.
Power outage caused by car crash at Southern, Nicklaus intersection
RIO RANCHO — A car crashing into a pole at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Nicklaus Drive caused a power outage. Additionally, the driver that crashed was arrested. As of 1:30 p.m., drivers are having to stop at a four-way stop with stop signs at the intersection as...
Local College DNA Center Helps Identify “Becca Doe” after decades
A long-unidentified homicide victim known for decades as “Becca Doe” has finally been given her name. Investigators announced this week that the young woman has been identified as Becca Mallekoote, who was born on March 4, 1973. The breakthrough came through the work of the Ramapo College Investigative...
Two police officers shot, suspect hurt in To’Hajiilee
Two police officers were shot after an incident at Navajo Housing in To’Hajiilee.
State Department Of Justice Warns Public Of Fraudulent ‘Toll Violation’ Court Notice Circulating By...
The New Mexico Department of Justice is warning residents about a scam involving a fake court notice that is being distributed by text message and other electronic means to individuals across New Mexico. The attached “Notice of Hearing — Toll Violation” falsely claims to be issued by the Bernalillo County...

















